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Ok, let's try! http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y288/Bluefunk/Gangster/01.jpg "Who is that girl?" http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y288/Bluefunk/Gangster/02.jpg "The one with the license plate?" http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y288/Bluefunk/Gangster/03.jpg "Yeah, I would!" Later: http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y288/Bluefunk/Gangster/04.jpg "Lerxst, thanks for getting Gangster's number off Janie!" At the show: http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y288/Bluefunk/Gangster/05.jpg "Gotta leave early boys, I have a date with Gangster!" http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y288/Bluefunk/Gangster/06.png "Hey Gangster..." http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y288/Bluefunk/Gangster/07.jpg "Hey Gangster, it's a quarter to eight!" Some weeks later: http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y288/Bluefunk/Gangster/08.jpg "Yeah, so this is me and Gangster on the beach, and these are shots from our vacation to Italy..." Backstage webcam: http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y288/Bluefunk/Gangster/09.jpg The boys fight over which 'New World Woman' they like the best! (Bluefunk wasn't even mentioned! :laughing guy: ) EEEEEEEEEEEEEPPPPPPPPPPPP!!!!!!!!!!!! :heart: :heart: You did that so well, I LOVE The piccy where he's taking his boots off.. Thank-you thank-you thank-you. :D No problem, Gangster! :kisshug: :mwah: Thank you! LOVE that pic! :clap:

Well can you blame him?

What are those naughty ones whispering to each other?! "You'll never guess what Janie said about you on the Rush forum..." I think it is more like "You'll never guess what Janie wants to do to you..." :D http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y288/Bluefunk/Janie/01.jpg "Janie? That cute one over on the Rush forum?" http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y288/Bluefunk/Janie/02.jpg "Is that thing she wants to do even possible?" http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y288/Bluefunk/Janie/03.jpg "Hehehehe!" Later in the show.... http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y288/Bluefunk/Janie/04.jpg "Hey, Janie!" http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y288/Bluefunk/Janie/05.jpg "Janie!" http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y288/Bluefunk/Janie/06.jpg "Janie..." http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y288/Bluefunk/Janie/07.jpg "Janie?" http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y288/Bluefunk/Janie/08.jpg "Ahh, Janie! :smoke: " Later in the dressing room: http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y288/Bluefunk/Janie/09.jpg Next show: "Hey, you know what Bluefunk wants to do to you?" http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y288/Bluefunk/Janie/10.jpg Best picture-story ever.

What are those naughty ones whispering to each other?! "You'll never guess what Janie said about you on the Rush forum..." I think it is more like "You'll never guess what Janie wants to do to you..." :D http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y288/Bluefunk/Janie/01.jpg "Janie? That cute one over on the Rush forum?" http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y288/Bluefunk/Janie/02.jpg "Is that thing she wants to do even possible?" http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y288/Bluefunk/Janie/03.jpg "Hehehehe!" Later in the show.... http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y288/Bluefunk/Janie/04.jpg "Hey, Janie!" http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y288/Bluefunk/Janie/05.jpg "Janie!" http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y288/Bluefunk/Janie/06.jpg "Janie..." http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y288/Bluefunk/Janie/07.jpg "Janie?" http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y288/Bluefunk/Janie/08.jpg "Ahh, Janie! :smoke: " Later in the dressing room: http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y288/Bluefunk/Janie/09.jpg Next show: "Hey, you know what Bluefunk wants to do to you?" http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y288/Bluefunk/Janie/10.jpg

I donated 5 large trash bags full of clothes to Good Will. Hopefully some folks can get some good use out of them.... :)

What are those naughty ones whispering to each other?! "You'll never guess what Janie said about you on the Rush forum..."

I just pulled off a dental miracle. I'm sure that no one can appreciate it, but I'm going to tell anyway. I had a case where a patient with a $10,000 lower implant retained denture needed it to be removed and repaired. One of the implant screws had been stripped and I was able to remove it with my dental drill and a ton of ingenuity. I modified an instrument into a flat head screwdriver and used the high speed drill to modify the stripped hex head screw and was able to get the stripped screw out without ruining or even damaging the titanium casting which is the expensive part. The diameter of the screw head was about 2mm. The patient has no idea how good this is so I'm venting here. If this didn't work, he would have had to get a whole new denture.

I'll dance with you baby. I'm sure the king won't mind. I certainly won't mind! In fact, I propose that only the girls dance at this event. So two attractive, sexy women tell you they enjoy dancing and you propose the men do NOT dance? If attractive and sexy women want to dance, you dance with them. That is wise. You cannot be king. Don't mess with my date! He's still king. Plus, if I'm dancing with an attractive woman, just leave us be. I got it under control.

I read the story about this over at RIAB. Poor Alex. I'm sure that was the most uncomfortable thing to be carrying around. He's just way too cute to have to endure such a thing. Agreed. Next time just get Rob Ford and put a Lerxst mask on him or something. Oh no, no, no! He's just too cute. People need to portray Alex as he is.... god's gift to women. The next photo session I want to see is Alex surrounded by a harem of beautiful women. With Neil and Geddy crying in the background. Something I'm sure Alex is already used too.

Before: http://www.2112.net/powerwindows/downloads/wallpaper/PRESTOProfiledgroup.jpg and After: http://www.thecanadianmusicscene.com/ggpaa2012/ggpaa_rh_044.jpg

These threads are feeling neglected. :) http://www.frankralph.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/RUSH-14.jpg

great news, Ya!! =D *hugs* Lucy got a couple Barbies as well as a couple wrestling figures for christmas. She was putting on a full-blown wrestling match- before long both barbies were in a "handicap match against this guy, mama". (the girls were beating the crap out of him hahaha) .....guess she does love wrestling! :P

Had a different type of Christmas yesterday. First one I've spent with my bf's family. I kinda missed everyone in my family this year as they are on the other side of the country. Had a great dinner with the bf's family last night at a restaurant which was kinda nice not having to do a million dishes after x-mas dinner... something I'm used to doing every year. I kinda miss all the left overs tho. Also, prolly the best gift ever... my lil fur baby that has been sick and not eating for the last 3 days finally came out of hiding and had a lil almond milk i gave to her and then wanted her food again! :D It looks like she is on the mend. We were so worried about her

Since others have put offspring photos here...what the hell. http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t246/ILsnwdog/threemonkeys_zpsb5277cf7.jpg

Congratulations your highness...you just made it to Vapor Trail 15000 posts!!! Any words before we start the party??? http://img1.imagehousing.com/25/ed0f7d31f603b250df9fb707b574cd25.jpg

Thanks, o Lady of the Lake. I am just your humble servant.

I for one think posting a hot pic would be a great way to start the festivities...... :) :cheers: and congrats

Gangster, I think you ought to print that out and frame it and hang it above your bed. Or another appropriate place. ;) ;)

:clap: :clap: :clap: Blue Funk thanks for the hearty laugh. That was very funny. :laughing guy: :laughing guy: :laughing guy: You're very talented. :)

Ok, let's try! http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y288/Bluefunk/Gangster/01.jpg "Who is that girl?" http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y288/Bluefunk/Gangster/02.jpg "The one with the license plate?" http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y288/Bluefunk/Gangster/03.jpg "Yeah, I would!" Later: http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y288/Bluefunk/Gangster/04.jpg "Lerxst, thanks for getting Gangster's number off Janie!" At the show: http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y288/Bluefunk/Gangster/05.jpg "Gotta leave early boys, I have a date with Gangster!" http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y288/Bluefunk/Gangster/06.png "Hey Gangster..." http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y288/Bluefunk/Gangster/07.jpg "Hey Gangster, it's a quarter to eight!" Some weeks later: http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y288/Bluefunk/Gangster/08.jpg "Yeah, so this is me and Gangster on the beach, and these are shots from our vacation to Italy..." Backstage webcam: http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y288/Bluefunk/Gangster/09.jpg The boys fight over which 'New World Woman' they like the best! (Bluefunk wasn't even mentioned! :laughing guy: ) EEEEEEEEEEEEEPPPPPPPPPPPP!!!!!!!!!!!! :heart: :heart: You did that so well, I LOVE The piccy where he's taking his boots off.. Thank-you thank-you thank-you. :D

Ok, let's try! http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y288/Bluefunk/Gangster/01.jpg "Who is that girl?" http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y288/Bluefunk/Gangster/02.jpg "The one with the license plate?" http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y288/Bluefunk/Gangster/03.jpg "Yeah, I would!" Later: http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y288/Bluefunk/Gangster/04.jpg "Lerxst, thanks for getting Gangster's number off Janie!" At the show: http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y288/Bluefunk/Gangster/05.jpg "Gotta leave early boys, I have a date with Gangster!" http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y288/Bluefunk/Gangster/06.png "Hey Gangster..." http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y288/Bluefunk/Gangster/07.jpg "Hey Gangster, it's a quarter to eight!" Some weeks later: http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y288/Bluefunk/Gangster/08.jpg "Yeah, so this is me and Gangster on the beach, and these are shots from our vacation to Italy..." Backstage webcam: http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y288/Bluefunk/Gangster/09.jpg The boys fight over which 'New World Woman' they like the best! (Bluefunk wasn't even mentioned! :laughing guy: )

If I had high speed, I'd do it for you in an instant.

Great job Blue! :clap: Hey that one with Alex's eyes closed is my pic. I'm flattered. :ebert:

I want one of those with Geddy talking about Gangster. You know, to make up for the whole license plate debacle.

I can't do that anymore! I'm too old!! Besides, I'll get a charley horse in the middle of it, and then what???

How can a place called "Warmwetland" not be fun?

I got a late Christmas present today, tickets to tomorrow nights Blues-Blackhawks game! Let's Go Blues!! :dweez: :haz:

HPL, you are good. I can't hold a candle to you gentlemen. Just like Substance, every issue gets better and better.

Kudos. As an HVAC technician I pulled of many a mechanical miracle and not many would understand but me the difficulty of it all. I realize HVAC is not as important as what you apparently do, but it gave me chills when I did it anyway. Lot's of pride involved.... :cheers:

You're like MacGyver Dentist...which coincidentally in a Rush related connection: the theme to that show originally was Tom Sawyer in Brazil.

That's not selfish. Those gift cards were bought for that purpose

oh... dear god wow. Wait, did Al leak another picture of his melon junk? We were already talking quite a bit about him in his thread. :P Could be. I hadn't seen that one before. And looks like Geddy's got a bit of something going on there as well. Maybe a zucchini? I don't care if it's a baby carrot I'll still work with it.

And there's one constant... Alex is a good looking guy.

What are those naughty ones whispering to each other?! Mmmmmm all of the sudden I'm hungry for a sammich. :drool:

This is fantastic, absurd, interesting, stupid, and an absolutely hilarious! Hey RushGoober—look what has happened to the Yukon Blade Grinder. It's international and bigger than footlong sandwich! Chew on it and savor the flavor.

What are those naughty ones whispering to each other?!

The Yukon Blade Grinder Europe (several continents removed!) brings you The Battle of the Golden Temple Amritsar, Punjab, India – december 27 In a world lit only by fires, it’s no small comfort for the soul of a spiritual pilgrim to know that a place of peace and acceptance is never far away. The city of Amritsar, the religious headquarters of the Sikh religion, is such a place. And in the same city, the magnificent Golden Temple, the equivalent of the Vatican for the Sikhs, is a beacon of tolerance and fraternity, a place that shines with two universal values: peace and justice. Everyone is welcome here, no matter what their religion or lack thereof might be. Everyone is free to walk around the sacred pond and wonder at the marvel that is the Golden Temple itself, where live bands play and sing the praises of Guru Nanak, the Founder of the Sikh, from dawn to dusk, putting Rush’s 3-hours sets to shame. http://www.4to40.com/images/egreetings/Gurpurab/The_Golden_Temple_Amritsar-Gurpurab-474_big.gif It is here, in the Golden Temple itself, that the most badass half of the YBG-Men, Luca Turilli and Rocco Siffredi, confronted in combat the Black Dwarf, Holierthanthouy, the renegade dwarf of the Pope SS. Until today, we at YBG Europe were sure that the Black Dwarf was simply working as a double agent, we even ventured to suspect that he might be in Mayor “I’ll bite your arm off” Ford’s payroll. But after today’s events, we can confirm that the poor, deranged mind of Holierthanthouy has simply gone over the edge. He has become a prophet of his own. A prophet of a new religion he created himself, and it has to be said, with much shame, he had our help. Holierthanthouy, the Black Dwarf, is the first prophet of Goober-Pantheism. "If you want the short version: Varg Vikernes is Schopenhauer, in comparision” (Benedetto XVI). We at YBG Europe have no shortage of religious experts. After feeding them the data from today’s combat, here’s what Benedict Emeritus had to say about this new religion, Goober-Pantheism. “Ja, it’s close to animism, ancient spiritualism, totemism, with a dash of shamanism. I would not rule out some Rael-ism influence. Definitely nothing satanic about it. But if you want the short version: Varg Vikernes is Schopenhauer in comparision”. And as we thank Benedetto, let’s find out what happened today. Apparently, the Black Dwarf had chosen the Golden Temple as the place for his first sermon about Goober-Pantheism. But when confronted by Luca and Rocco, the turncoat revealed his true colours, as he engaged our men in a furious fight in super-ninja speed, throwing peace-sign-shaped shurikens at our heroes. But ninja-speed is slow-motion to someone versed in Malmsteen-speed on the neck of a guitar! Luca Turilli quickly put him down. At that point, Holierthanthouy revealed another tricky trick from his bag of tricky tricks: he tried to mentally possess the YBG-Men! First he tried with Rocco, but the diminuitive fool couldn’t know that Rocco’s brain has evolved into… a different part of his body anatomy! So the mind trick didn’t work. Desperate, the Black Dwarf tried to possess Luca, but our valiant minstrel could resist the possession mentally singing a classic Nomadi song: “Un figlio dei fiori non pensa al domani”. http://youtu.be/YYOWJZl2kvg Even more desperate, the Black Dwarf resorted to his last card, revealing without any shadow of a doubt his corrupt soul: he possessed all the pilgrims of the temple and forced them to commit suicide in the sacred pond! Surely this would have been a very sad day for the world, had the YBG-Men not been there. Luca and Rocco saved every last one of the poor, soaked souls. The price they had to pay, was to let the Black Dwarf escape. Yes, Holierthanthouy has escaped justice. But fear not: wherever he’s going, the YBG-Men will be there. Meanwhile, in Japan: things are turning hot as we were able to secure an exclusive interview with Yuki Kitazume, alias Megaloman, the star of the classic Sentai series. Stay tuned for another stunning piece of truth about the world we all live in, a rollercoaster of mind-blowing revelations and swearing that could only be titled: “I am an alien and you’re a f***ing ***t!!”

What a great smile!

Damn...hate to ride in a car with you tomorrow. Probably be cracking that window! If the Marx Brothers had needed a bassist (or writer), you would be #1 on the list for sure....

Thank you! I'd been saving this song especially for today... http://youtu.be/9dX5WKB_VTQ Merry Christmas!!! Thank you, but I don't have to tell you why I cannot watch the video. A glance at my title says it all. :( You can't because you're a Diva? No, I can't because we do not have high speed. Dial-up only. Hence the "Dial-up" Diva. She is the Helen Mirren of TRF...and that is a compliment of the highest magnitude! Would Helen Mirren and John Malkovich make a good couple?... Just wondering Hmmmmm....lucky John. Have you seen Helen in a bikini at 65? OMG! I just looked her up. Now I imagine Lorraine looking that way too, only she's younger. Thanks....... :D-13:

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This thread is better than any thread I've ever started. I give it a thumbs up! I liked the one when you fooled the sh*t out of me better..... :D-13: He fooled me once too. He wrote an article that he said came from Rolling Stone, and I took it seriously. Sadly it was the same thread as my faux pas. It was early on in my existence here and well before I came to the realization that trickery was not discouraged........ :D-13: Too bad you're not going to be fooled again. You're reactions were downright hilarious. However,you guys aren't alone. Perhaps one day I'll start a thread based upon funny reactions to my faux reviews/articles. There's some reactions that are side-splitting IMO. I remember some poor guy searching in vain for information about Flavor Flav rehearsing with Rush. I think he complained that all his search queries led him back to the YBG.

Thank you! I'd been saving this song especially for today... http://youtu.be/9dX5WKB_VTQ Merry Christmas!!! Thank you, but I don't have to tell you why I cannot watch the video. A glance at my title says it all. :( You can't because you're a Diva? No, I can't because we do not have high speed. Dial-up only. Hence the "Dial-up" Diva. She is the Helen Mirren of TRF...and that is a compliment of the highest magnitude! Would Helen Mirren and John Malkovich make a good couple?... Just wondering

^ This Ok... like I told you... stop letting them see it get to you and act like it doesn't phase you (cause it really doesn't) and then they wonder wtf and it bothers them... and it looks like that's exactly whats happened. As far as the anxiety meds... a lot of people on here will tell you different things and I'll tell you as someone who has had a rollercoaster of a ride with meds... DON'T TAKE THEM. You should find something else that will give you some peace.. like meditation, writing (as you mentioned before) yoga, going for a walk in nature... just something that allows you to unwind. Aromatherapy is great and if have problems sleeping cause of anxiety try a natural herb for comfort like Valerian root or St. John's Wort. In the end it's your choice... but if you feel strongly against it.. don't give in. It's not you with the problem... they finally are realizing that they have been causing you to feel overwhelmed and hopefully they start changing their behaviour and realizing a marriage is a 2 way street.

Yes should be in the Hall of Fame as they were one of the defining bands of a whole musical genre, Progressive Rock but Nirvana were the defining band of the Grunge genre. Both should be in. Kiss are a joke to me, but I can't deny their popularity.

Uh oh, now you've done it... :outtahere:

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year Forumers....

This is kind of a selfish one but WTF. I got some gift cards for Christmas. Went out and got some new threads for working out and every day wear that actually fit my new body...... :)

I don't think you can say that Yes has had a bigger influence on music than Nirvana did. I know a lot of people now say that Cobain's fame is owed to his early death, but I can remember people going crazy for Nevermind when it first came out. Until the late 90s-early 00s labels were signing "grunge" bands trying to find the next Nirvana. Music? Yeah, I guess it's music. Haha Look, as a musician, Nirvana is the bottom of the barrel. Teens identified with them because their lyrics and feel were depressing. "Making teenagers depressed is like shooting fish in a barrel" - Bart Simpson They had mass appeal but to me, the hall of fame is for special artists, who deserve recognition for their excellence, not record sales. I realize I'm in the minority but it is how I feel. I can show anyone who has never picked up a guitar one chord shape (bar chord) and then teach them 20 Nirvana songs. Nothing excellent there. Sorry. And it's this attitude that keeps bands like Yes out of the Hall.. Most people , the general public, could give a shit about technical brilliance or inventive/experimental songwriting.. Rock music came from the blues, not classical or jazz.. I think Yes should be in there, but at the same time, I get why Nirvana is and was more influential.. The music snobbery you express makes all Prog fans look like elitists, and that's what a majority of the music establishment thinks, and it's why bands like the Ramones and the sex pistols happened. Nirvana , and Kurt Cobain, were a great band.. They wrote well crafted punk influenced tunes with cool hooks and melodies.. Who gives a shit if it wasn't all that complex? It's rock n roll Not my cup of tea....rock n roll has many different feels, tunes, approaches. As the Rush opening film "Rash" pointed out....." It's crap! said Omalley" "yeah but people like crap" This is no different. To me Nirvana was crap.....it was probably really good crap to those who like crap....but for my taste it was nasty crap. No artistic influence or impact on me at all. They had a few great hooks on that first record...no doubt...but they sucked balls live, and their follow up album was some more crap. And IMO if Cobain was still alive....they would have half the popularity than they do now. Punk music to me....is complete crap. I love rock n roll....but punk influenced rock for the most part has always been a turnoff for my ears. It's all subjective. Pearl Jam, Soundgarden, Temple of the Dog, Alice in Chains.....all blow away Nirvana....not even close. Foo Fighters.....thank god Grohl formed this band. Tremendous riff driven rock. Nirvana sucks ass. But.....obviously they had a big impact in the music world....by all means....put them in the RRHOF which is pure shiat anyway. The fact Rush and Kiss finally were inducted.....who cares....I know Alex did not give a rats ass. I agree about the live aspect of Nirvana. I thought the first record had some timeless songs though. Foo Fighters are real damn good...Grohl is in his element Yes Nevermind has some historical value with a couple of tunes that are iconic. They had some great hooks on that first record. I just find it kinda silly that a band who made two official studio releases......get's right into the RRHOF. It just shows how contrived and media driven the hall is. I mean really? Nirvana....roll the red carpet out on the first go around on the ballot? Their impact is overstated and over hyped by some of their own contemporaries like Pearl Jam, Soudgarden etc. The only thing Nirvana did.....and it is an impact no question was be the door opener for the truly great bands that emerged from that scene. We will never know if indeed it was them that really led the way....as Seattle was a growing emerging music scene. I think Pearl Jam and Soundgarden as well as Alice and Chains still make it out of their......Hard Rock was looking for other sounds coming out of the late 80's and Seattle was a hunting ground. Nirvana happened to break out first. It made it easier for other bands to follow suit but I still believe those other bands make it out anyway at some point. Maybe not the sheer volume of bands we probably never heard of that were record company tax breaks.....anyway you get my point. One tune essentially in Feel Like Teen Spirit is their lasting gift to Rock music. Amazing....this band get's in on one monster song, but their body of work totally underwhelming (I am sure the producers really cleaned up all their stuff in the studio as live they were a trainwreck) and the press making Kurt Cobain a mythical person in the world of rock......oh what could have been if he did not off himself? Really? I think Nirvana had one more release left in them before they would have faded away......and Ghrol would still have formed Foo Fighters. I truly believe that. Dave Ghrol is what I celebrate the most out of the lifespan of Nirvana. Not Cobains music. So rock n roll has that going for itself. Ok then. First off, I get your argument, but it would help if you avoided some glaring mistakes regarding Nirvana's discography. They released three official studio albums plus a compilation album of b-sides and rarities. That makes basically four official albums. The Velvet Underground released five official albums with the last one being a very very very dubious inclusion. The Police release only five official albums. Jimi Hendirx only released four official albums in his life time. So, I think Nirvana has got the official release stuff down. I was there (I assume also were there) and I experienced a very exticing time in popular music with many thanks to Nirvana for kicking down the door. And the iconic song is "Smells Like Teen Spirit", though I'm sure it felt like it too!